236 Glenwood Drive
Metairie, LA 70005

Set on 15,000 SF across 2.5 lots in the heart of Old Metairie, this custom estate offers 8,600+ SF of refined living with 5-6 bedrooms in the main residence, an attached yet self-contained 3 bedroom guest/pool house and a 4-car climate-controlled garage with workshop. Outside, a 75-ft saltwater lap pool with waterfall, Cabo style tanning ledge, and hot tub anchors the landscaped grounds framed by covered porches, patios, and an upper balcony. The main home is built for both grand entertaining and everyday living. Soaring 20-ft ceilings in the family room anchors the home, centered on a white-washed brick fireplace with seamless flow to the resort-style backyard. The first-floor primary wing is a true retreat with a marble bath, soaking tub, large walk-in shower, his-and-her closets and a flexible dressing room/nursery. Upstairs, two separate bedroom wings offer distinct configurations - one wing has two bedrooms each with private ensuite baths, ideal for guests or older family members; the other wing has two bedrooms sharing a jack-n-jill bath and a playroom with closet storage. This layout truly gives every member of the household their own space. The guest/pool house is where the property becomes something else entirely. Across two levels: a full updated kitchen, a sitting room, a fitness room, a den, pool table area, a wet bar, three bedrooms, four full baths plus a walk-in cigar humidor and a wine room. Accessed via a second attached stairwell, this house functions as a completely independent residence. For multi-generational families, it is a game changer. For those who taking entertaining seriously, there's nothing quite like it in Old Metairie. Your own backyard resort features a 75' saltwater lap pool, waterfall, Cabo-style tanning ledge, and hot tub, surrounded by lush landscaping, covered porches, patios, and an upper balcony. Flood Zone X. This prime location offers easy walkability to Metairie Road's restaurants, retail and neighborhood holiday events. For the discerning buyer searching for genuine scale, privacy and flexibility in Old Metairie, this is it!

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